Gainesville, FL vs Holladay, UT
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Gainesville
68
#1355 nationally
Holladay
69.6
#1185 nationally
Holladay leads in crime level (2.7 vs 20.2). Holladay leads in median household income ($106,099 vs $43,783). Gainesville leads in cost of living index (104 vs 139).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gainesville, FL | Holladay, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68 (#1355) | 69.6 (#1185) |
| Population | 145,812 | 30,298 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $298,659 | $851,133 |
| Median Household Income | $43,783 | $106,099 |
| Average Commute | 18.8 min | 19.4 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 20.2 | 2.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 139 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+21.0 | D+10.2 |
D+
68 Score
Gainesville, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$298,659
Population
145,812
Crime
High
Walk Score
37
Southeast
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D+
69.6 Score
Holladay, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$851,133
Population
30,298
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36
West
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